Chapter 6 Self-test questions

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. Devolution and federalism are two different terms for the same form of two-level government.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. On which of the following issues has the United Kingdom held referendums?

Greater law-making powers for the National Assembly of Wales correct incorrect

English votes for English laws correct incorrect

Scottish independence correct incorrect

The decentralisation of power to nine regions of England correct incorrect

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. MacCormick argues that the Act of Union with Scotland 1707 is in effect a constitution, but the question remains whether it or not it is a constituent act.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. In the United Kingdom devolution is symmetrical.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Which of the following are true of the Belfast or Good Friday Agreement of 1998? Select all that apply.

It is a peace treaty that is binding in international law. correct incorrect

It was approved by voters through referendums held in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. correct incorrect

It has been implemented in UK law through a statute enacted by the Westminster Parliament. correct incorrect

It clarifies that Northern Ireland's future constitutional status shall be determined by the Westminster Parliament. correct incorrect

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. Following a change in the Welsh devolution model, which matters are reserved to the UK Parliament?

The constitution correct incorrect

Education correct incorrect

Foreign affairs correct incorrect

Defence correct incorrect

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. Which of the following play a role in intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom? Please select all that apply.

Concordats correct incorrect

Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) correct incorrect

The Secretaries of State for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland correct incorrect

The United Kingdom Supreme Court correct incorrect

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. What is the English question?

It refers to the perceived democratic deficit suffered by England in comparison with the other devolved nations. England is not a political unit and there is no equivalent level of government or law-making body that is currently enjoyed by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. correct incorrect

It refers to the fact that England is represented separately for the FIFA World Cup but is not for the Olympics. correct incorrect

It refers to the fact England is more right wing than Scotland and Wales. correct incorrect

It is the slogan of the political movement which seeks the dissolution of United Kingdom. correct incorrect

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. All of the following are local authorities: county councils, district councils, unitary authorities, London boroughs, city councils, and parish councils.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements best describe Tierney's views on the possibility of federalism? Please select all that apply.

Scottish and Welsh devolution are set to become more symmetrical. correct incorrect

Devolution within England will occur in the near future. correct incorrect

Federalism has been on the popular political agenda for some time. correct incorrect

Since 1998, it seems the UK has been on a federal trajectory. correct incorrect